YEARLY HIGH
0.3851 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.3557 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3701 UAH

2021 RUB to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.3557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3789 to the December average rate of 0.3685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3851 was down 3.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,925 UAH
2020 Average 1,868 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,779 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.74 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3804
0.3615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to UAH Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3737, compared to 0.3666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0173 UAH (High: 0.3801 / Low: 0.3629). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 UAH (High: 0.3765 / Low: 0.3704).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3789) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3906), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-3.01%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3789
2020 Avg (January) 0.3906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3851 0.3695 0.3789
February 0.3801 0.3677 0.3751
March 0.3798 0.3637 0.3729
April 0.3746 0.3601 0.3669
May 0.3765 0.3704 0.3733
June 0.3789 0.3727 0.3750
July 0.3742 0.3640 0.3678
August 0.3684 0.3583 0.3640
September 0.3701 0.3635 0.3667
October 0.3801 0.3629 0.3697
November 0.3690 0.3557 0.3631
December 0.3719 0.3649 0.3685